Bear sighted in Columbia, Richmond counties

Authorities urge residents to leave bear alone

Authorities are urging residents to stay away from a black bear recently seen wandering in Columbia and Richmond counties.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources biologist I.B. Parnell said the department received several calls Sunday evening about a bear roaming the areas around Furys Ferry Road from Baston to Washington roads. It was caught on surveillance camera footage from a car dealership on Washington Road near Warren Road.